Stats & Training
Defense and Attack carry most of Aron's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Defense EV. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
In order to build up its steel body, it eats iron ore. This pesky Pokémon is known to eat railroad tracks.
In order to build up its steel body, it eats iron ore. This pesky Pokémon is known to eat railroad tracks.
Aron Weakness
Aron is weak to Fighting, Ground, and Water. Watch out for Fighting and Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Aron's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting, Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Normal, Flying |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Psyduck builds →Water Gun 2x52-64% Rock Smash 4x40-48% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Oshawott builds →Water Gun 2x52-64% Rock Smash 4x40-48% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Riolu builds →Force Palm 4x96-113%KO Rock Smash 4x66-79% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x75-91% Water Gun 2x53-62% Rock Smash 4x38-45% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x47-57% Water Gun 2x53-62% Rock Smash 4x38-45% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x154-182%KO Rock Smash 4x56-66% Sand Tomb 4x71-84% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x154-182%KO Bulldoze 4x115-137%KO Rock Smash 4x56-66% Sand Tomb 4x71-84% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x135-159%KO Rock Smash 4x47-56% Sand Tomb 4x65-76% Mud-Slap 4x51-61% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Scraggy builds →Dig 4x81-96% Brick Break 4x115-137%KO Rock Smash 4x65-76% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Baltoy builds →Dig 4x84-99% Mud-Slap 4x44-53% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x150-177%KO Brick Break 4x92-109%KO Bulldoze 4x116-136%KO Rock Smash 4x53-64% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x150-177%KO Bulldoze 4x116-136%KO Rock Smash 4x53-64% Sand Tomb 4x69-82% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x260-307%KO Dig 4x116-136%KO Brick Break 4x167-198%KO Bulldoze 4x89-105%KO | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x127-150%KO Brick Break 4x81-95% Bulldoze 4x98-116%KO Rock Smash 4x45-55% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x191-225%KO Dig 4x81-95% Brick Break 4x109-130%KO Rock Smash 4x64-75% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x147-174%KO Brick Break 4x91-108%KO Bulldoze 4x112-132%KO Rock Smash 4x51-60% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x188-222%KO Dig 4x102-120%KO Brick Break 4x142-168%KO Wake-Up Slap 4x132-156%KO | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x127-150%KO Brick Break 4x78-92% Bulldoze 4x96-114%KO Rock Smash 4x44-52% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x183-216%KO Dig 4x78-92% Brick Break 4x112-132%KO Rock Smash 4x61-72% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 4x158-186%KO Dig 4x127-150%KO Brick Break 4x81-96% Bulldoze 4x96-114%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x238-280%KO Dig 4x191-225%KO Brick Break 4x118-140%KO Bulldoze 4x144-170%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 4x153-180%KO Rock Smash 4x72-85% Double Kick 4x55-65% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Camerupt builds →Earthquake 4x187-220%KO Earth Power 4x340-400%KO Dig 4x148-175%KO Bulldoze 4x114-135%KO | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 4x187-220%KO Dig 4x148-175%KO Brick Break 4x93-110%KO Bulldoze 4x114-135%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x191-225%KO Hammer Arm 4x191-225%KO Dig 4x104-123%KO Brick Break 4x144-170%KO | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x236-278%KO Dig 4x191-226%KO Brick Break 4x119-141%KO Bulldoze 4x146-173%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 4x154-182%KO Rock Smash 4x73-86% Double Kick 4x57-67% | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Camerupt builds →Earthquake 4x187-221%KO Earth Power 4x342-403%KO Dig 4x150-178%KO Bulldoze 4x114-134%KO | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 4x187-221%KO Dig 4x150-178%KO Brick Break 4x95-112%KO Bulldoze 4x114-134%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Aron View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x191-226%KO Hammer Arm 4x191-226%KO Dig 4x103-122%KO Brick Break 4x146-173%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Aron with Earthquake (281-331%). Politoed threatens a KO with Scald (134-158%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 239-281%.
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Aron View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x281-331%KO Rapid Spin6-7% Rock Slide17-21% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Aron View Politoed builds →Scald 2x134-158%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aron View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x239-281%KO Mach Punch 4x129-152%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Aron View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch20-24% Stone Edge25-29% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Three stages ahead. Aron grows into Lairon, then pushes on to Aggron. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, slow to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Aron with 67 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Body Slam, Curse, Dragon Rush and 8 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Aron Best Moveset
Aron runs a standard special attacker set. Timid nature with spread EVs shapes the build, while Shellbell brings extra utility. Sturdy supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Aron best EVs are Speed
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Protect
- Unknown
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Aron. Body Slam and Curse come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Head Smash and Iron Tail and coverage across 9 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Aron Locations
6 encounter spots for Aron at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Aron in Black 2 & White 2
Which version you're playing matters for Aron. 6 walking spots at Lv. 29-30 spread across Black 2 and White 2, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Aron Guide
Aron evolves into Lairon at level 32. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For Black 2 & White 2, you can run Aron through the first few routes without issues. 330 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Lairon as fast as you can.
Aron is catchable in Black 2 & White 2. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Available in 15 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Aron spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves